Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best January Sales Since 2007

February 1, 2019 by Mitsubishi

CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1, 2019 – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA), the fastest-growing Asian brand in the U.S. for the second consecutive year*, today reported January 2019 sales of 8,708, an increase of 2.7 percent over January 2018. January 2019's sales results represent MMNA's best January sales since 2007.

News and Notes:

•MMNA's Crossover SUV lineup recorded 7,141 vehicles sold, up 6.6 percent over last January. Mitsubishi predicted consumers' desire for crossover SUVs, and continues to be a leader in the segment

•The fuel-efficient Mirage and Mirage G4 combined for 1,570 vehicles sold, up 42.3 percent over January of 2018. Mirage G4 is the most fuel-efficient gasoline-fueled non-hybrid passenger car available in the United States

•Despite MMNA's strong monthly performance, sales were impacted by the U.S. Government shutdown and the polar vortex weather system impacting many areas of the country